POSTS & PODS

Here you’ll find our weekly Unsolicited and Under-Informed Opinions about the latest soccer news, as well as our longer deep dives into the history and design of crests, clubs, and tifos from teams all around the world.

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Tifo Talk with Kristi Kivi from The Pride, an FC Cincinnati Supporters Group

This week we welcome Kristi Kivi to the Footy Museum podcast! Kristi is a member of the Pride, a FC Cincinnati supporters group. She serves on the board, and is also a member of The Forge, the group of FCC SGs dedicated to designing, making, and organizing tifo displays. Kristi talks to us about some of the recent tifos they've produced, and gives a peak behind the scenes of their processes.

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Guardiokloppalypse and the Go Ahead Eagles

Welcome to another Unsolicited and Under-informed Opinions weekly episode, where Justin and Maria chat about all things in the world of football. This week they really cover it all, from Liverpool/Man City to the W Gold Cup, to the Dutch league, and pre-US Open Cup chatter.

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Chicago Soccer History Part 2: 1900-1939

This week, we continue our exploration into the history of the beautiful game in Chicago. This episode is part of an ongoing series focused on the rich history of soccer in the United States, with a special look at the game's long and fascinating journey in the Windy City.

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Weekly Recap and NWSL Kit Reactions

Welcome to another Unsolicited and Under-informed Opinions segment, where we dive into the week in the world of soccer. This episode Justin and Maria talk about the latest with the US Open Cup drama, MLS's matchweek 2, the "Snow Bowl" between Real Salt Lake and LAFC, and the continued referee mess. They also chat about news from England. Most importantly, they give their reactions to this year's NWSL kit release with designs from Nike.

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Suarez joins the Miami Retirement Community

Burrrr it's cold in the studio this week as Justin and Maria share their unsolicited and under-informed opinions about the week in soccer. This episode they chat about what would improve MLS stadium atmospheres, Suarez joining the retirement community in Miami, and the weekend's matches in AFCON and Premier League.

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M-m-m-my Girona FC

On this week's deep dive, Justin and Maria get to know Girona FC, the little club that's been dominating La Liga. Take a listen to learn more about the region, the origins of the club, and the very old history of the team's crest.

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A New Year’s Unsolicited and Uninformed

Happy New Year Footy Museum friends! Justin and Maria are ringing it in by recapping all the soccer happening the last week of 2023. The also chat about MLS off season transfer news, the Golden Girls of Inter Miami, and the latest with the proposed Super League.

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MLS vs U.S. Open Cup - Unsolicited and Uninformed Opinions

On this week's not so "unsolicited and uninformed," Justin shares his thoughts as a long time MLS fan on the league's decision not to participate in the US Open Cup, and what it means for the future of soccer in the U.S. Justin and Maria also get into the latest with Leeds United, PSV, and the sweater layering choices of Pep Guardiola.

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Best and Worst Crest Designs of 2023

We’re wrapping up the year with our bests and worsts of 2023. This episode, we’re tackling the best and worsts crests. New teams and rebrands are on the table! Stay tuned for more best and worsts in the world of football design as 2023 comes to a close.

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Hell is Real: an unsolicited and uninformed football breakdown

Welcome to the Footy Museum's first Unsolicited and Uninformed Opinions segment, a bite sized podcast where we break down what happened in football this week. This episode, Justin and Maria recap the MLS conference finals, and touch on what's happening in Europe. Our in-depth design deep dive will arrive later in the week.

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Sunderland and/or Vancouver Til I Die

It's international break, but there's still plenty to talk about. We vent about the latest behind-the-scenes drama with the Chicago Fire as well as the nonsensical MLS playoff structure, and chat about the latest release from the studio of Obama portrait artist Kehinde Wiley. This week's design deep-dive gets into the very special summer of 1967 when the United Soccer Association imported teams from Europe and South America to play in its first and only season. Enter the LA Wolves (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Vancouver Royals (Sunderland), the Cleveland Stokers (Stoke City), and a whole host of others. What were the designs like? Why do some say it was the best soccer final ever played on US soil? Justin and Maria get into it on this week's episode.

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Joe Novak of Northern Guard, a Detroit City FC Supporters Group

Today on the pod we welcome special guest Joe Novak of the Northern Guard, a Detroit City FC supporters group. He shares about the rich history of soccer in Detroit, their unique international connections, and the amazingly strong TIFO and supporter culture of this USL team. Maria and Justin also chat about this week in global football, breaking down the MLS playoffs, a lack-luster Noche d'Or, Dortmund supporters political message, and the NWSL final between OL Reign and Gotham FC.

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The Europa League of Design!

This week Maria and Justin acknowledge the Noche d'Or to all those who celebrate. We also each take a deep dive into the design and stories of the crests of the Europa League teams FC Sheriff and SK Sturm Graz. Justin also reflects on sport’s role in this time of global conflict.

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San Diego FC vs AIFC: design by committee put to the test

Maria is back from vacation and ready to catch up with Justin on all the latest with Chicago Fire and Leeds United. They also discuss the new MLS playoff structure, and the logo announcement from the new San Diego FC. Justin questions the effectiveness of design by committee when put against the test of the latest AI. They also talk about Maria's shock at seeing an MLS kit abroad, and shares a very special soccer badge from the arctic circle.

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Sheryl Shectman and Terminus Legion

Sheryl Shectman from Terminus Legion talks to Justin about her experience falling in love with the beautiful game in Atlanta Georgia. A fan of Atlanta United since their founding Shectman has been a member of the supporters group Terminus Legion since 2018. In that role, she has overseen the creation of numerous tifo projects. In this interview, she shares some insight into how some of the most active fans in Major League Soccer have made Atlanta a fortress for their team and the envy of the league.

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